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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 10 snapper and 5 salmon filets thawed completely in ROP. Operator discarded all products, inspector provided handout. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in warmer: turkey wings (118F - Hot Holding); seafood rice (109F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Operator turned warmer up. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink. Operator replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed current plans on file not matching with the current layout of the establishment. A bar was added to the front counter, 1 handwashing sink and prep sink, 2 soda guns and reach in coolers. Observed 3 compartment sink moved to the back of the kitchen and kitchen handwashing sink was moved to the corner in front of a reach in cooler. Observed a covered ice machine outside. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed none at kitchen hand sink. Operator corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 10 snapper and 5 salmon filets thawed completely in ROP. Operator discarded all products, inspector provided handout. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in next to hand sink. Warning

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed current plans on file not matching with the current layout of the establishment. A bar was added to the front counter, 1 handwashing sink and prep sink, 2 soda guns and reach in coolers. Observed 3 compartment sink moved to the back of the kitchen and kitchen handwashing sink was moved to the corner in front of a reach in cooler. Observed a covered ice machine outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Observed current plans on file not matching with the current layout of the establishment. A bar was added to the front counter, 1 handwashing sink and prep sink, 2 soda guns and reach in coolers. Observed 3 compartment sink moved to the back of the kitchen and kitchen handwashing sink was moved to the corner in front of a reach in cooler. Observed a covered ice machine outside. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in the clear reach in cooler by kitchen hand washing sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Observed torn gaskets in the clear reach in cooler by kitchen hand washing sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwashing sink in the front counter with handwashing sink in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Observed handwashing sink in the front counter with handwashing sink in disrepair. Time Extended

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs, ladles and spatulas in standing dirty water at 120F. Operator replaced water and heated up on stove. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak over raw conch in the reach in cooler. Educated operator how to properly store food items and raw steak was placed under the raw conch. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in hot box: turkey wings (120F - Hot Holding); chicken (102F - Hot Holding); seafood rice (94F - Hot Holding), less than 4 hours. Advised Chef to reheat all food items to 165F and above. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator, who printed procedures. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed macaroni and cheese 94F Cooling, kept covered and stored in reach in cooler, not properly vented, temperature taken at 12:34pm. As per Chef, food items were stored in cooler at approximately 8:30am. Advised to place into reach in freezer for rapid cooling, 2nd Temperature of macaroni and cheese at 58F Cooling. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on both hand washing sinks in the kitchen. Operator provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator, who printed and had employees sign forms. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at both hand washing sinks in the kitchen. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no service date marked on water filter located behind ice machine.

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pots and containers stored on the floor in the dry storage room.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpack stored on top of brown sugar towards back kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed interior reach in freezer in the kitchen with ice build up.

Basic - Observed plastic container with no handle used to scoop up rice. Operator removed plastic container from rice. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of foam cups and lids stored on the floor in the back dry storage unit. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on top of prep tables throughout the kitchen, ask operator to place inside the sanitizing container.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown sugar and white sugar with no labels located at kitchen area.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ware wash area: pans stored inside the hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the three compartment sink and front counter. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Back area.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Kitchen, ware wash area: container with lemonade stored on a small rack in front of the hand washing sink. Observed employee relocate the location of the container with lemonade. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Kitchen, walls by the back door: 8 missing wall tiles.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelf has rust. Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in all 3 women's bathrooms.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair restraints. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of deep fryer, and stove is soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at dining area. Employee cleaned. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed multiple deep pans of covered cooked white rice at 114F, in the reach in cooler. Per Manager food was cooked at/around 9:30am. 2nd temp 1 hr later at 55F. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with turkey in reach in freezer.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Lysol can next to cans of lemonade. Manager removed Lysol. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed table can opener is soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 4 containers in the front counter handwash sink. Manager removed all items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at bathroom handwash sink. Manager placed paper towel at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelf by reach in freezer.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin at front counter has accumulation of mold and mildew.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee water on shelf with lemonade. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple plates are stacked on top of each other in the cupboard by the three compartment sink.

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed by three compartment sink.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, and under cooking equipments. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed table can opener is soiled. Observed all food containers are soiled.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior table can opener, prep and handwash sinks are soiled.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed flour and egg batter not covered. Manager covered all food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager inverted mop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on preparation table.

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

Basic - Employee personal purse and perfume on shelf with cans of lemonade stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Chef removed all items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed wall and floor tiles are missing by the three compartment sink.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Employee removed tong. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of brown sugar within a closed container.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed inside deep fryers compartment doors has accumulation of grease.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed wet wiping cloths in the sanitizing bucket. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of butter, and A1 sauce removed from original container not identified by common name on the cook line. Chef labeled all items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen areas.

Basic - Employee personal sodas, nutrient drinks, are not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Manager placed sodas in a container, placed on bottom shelf and labeled container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Kitchen floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed over ice machine, and three compartment sink areas.